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Note: The Children’s Mental Health Network ceased operation in December, 2023. This archived website is available for you to peruse past articles and our vast library of research articles and news sources on children’s mental health, dating back to 2012.

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Leaders as clowns, sans nose

Posted on April 09, 2015
Morning Zen guest blog post ~ Dr. George Patrin, Singing Clown, Advocate, Children’s Mental Health Network Advisory Council Those in privileged leadership…
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The demise of the mental health system is not the result of SAMSHA

Posted on April 07, 2015
The following is a response to commentary made on the Morning Zen post – SAMHSA is under attack –…
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My perspective: Individuals with behavioral healthcare needs under attack

Posted on April 01, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Richard Chapman I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.…
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Let’s get rid of the “bad bench” and focus on positive interventions for pre-K and kindergarten

Posted on March 30, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Kevin Dwyer A kindergartener is sitting on what he calls the bad bench in…
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SAMHSA is under attack – and the rank and file are paying the price

Posted on March 29, 2015
It was joyous and sobering for me, standing on stage looking out at the audience filled with bright, passionate and…
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Remembering Virginia “Ginny” Wood

Posted on March 13, 2015
The children’s mental health field has lost a pioneer and an extraordinary advocate with the passing of Virginia (Ginny) Wood.…
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A Mother Responds to Childhood Trauma; a Family Begins to Heal

Posted on March 09, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Deborah Sheffield Last week we featured a Morning Zen post from Daun Kauffman…
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Childhood trauma is the elephant in the classroom

Posted on March 03, 2015
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Daun KauffmanWe are sharing this letter from Daun Kauffman…
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Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored

Posted on March 01, 2015
February was quite the month for SAMHSA, firmly in the crosshairs of the  House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight…